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5 reasons to invest in Skåne

Skåne, with the cities of Malmö, Lund, Helsingborg and Kristianstad, offers a wealth of opportunity for international companies seeking a European or Scandinavian base. Here are 5 reasons why investing in Skåne makes smart business sense.

1) Best for business

US magazine Forbes ranks Sweden as the world’s best country for business. Skåne, with its vibrant, innovation-based economy and booming start-up scene, is a regional champion and national showcase.

The Swedish business climate is based on openness and easy access. Skåne takes Scandinavia’s transparent and non-hierarchical business tradition to another level. Photo: Henrik Trygg, Image Bank Sweden

2) Highly innovative

In 2016, around €11.5 million was invested in tech startups in Lund and Malmö alone – a sixth of the national total. An open mindset, an appetite for new products, and a transparent approach to business and innovation are the cornerstone of Skåne’s success in innovative sectors.

In Skåne, local entrepreneurs collaborate organically through incubators, clusters, events and meet-ups to develop new ideas and businesses with proactive community encouragement. Photo: Apelöga

3) Talented people

Served by an array of universities and world-class institutions, Skåne hosts a large pool of young, well-educated people with high technical proficiency. Altogether, the Greater Copenhagen region has a combined total of 135,000 students, 12 universities and 10,000 scientists.

The University of Lund, traces its roots back to 1425 and is consistently ranking among the world's top 100 universities. Photo: Leif Johansson

4) Quality of life

HSBC rates Sweden the best country worldwide for expat families. In a 2016 global report, the bank found that three quarters of expat parents in Sweden say their children’s quality of life has improved since moving.

5) Environmental sustainability

Skåne’s ambitions are to be an international leader in environmental and social sustainability. The clean technology sector here is one of the most dynamic in Northern Europe, hosting an array of innovative technologies and companies in areas including energy, waste, water and transport.

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Invest in Skåne is the official business promotion agency for Sweden's southernmost region Skåne. We provide professional advice and services to international companies considering Skåne for future investment and assist regional companies in developing their international business.